i have ssn # and ead is in card production? can I work, legally?

[Dr_LHA 3]

Hi everyone -

I am looking through the I-9 document on this website:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/EIB102.pdf

and can't find the 90-day rule where the card does not need to be in hand.

At the start of Section 2 instructions, on the first page of the I-9 form (instructions part):

Employers must complete Section 2 by examining evidence of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) business days of the date employment begins. If employees are authorized to work, but are unable to present the required document(s) within three business days, they must present a receipt for the application of the document(s) within three business days and the actual document(s) within ninety (90) days.

From this form (the actual I-9):

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf

Edited July 23, 2007 by Dr_LHA

[Nicodemus 0]

Thanks! Hopefully this works!

Hi everyone -

I am looking through the I-9 document on this website:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/EIB102.pdf

and can't find the 90-day rule where the card does not need to be in hand.

At the start of Section 2 instructions, on the first page of the I-9 form (instructions part):

Employers must complete Section 2 by examining evidence of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) business days of the date employment begins. If employees are authorized to work, but are unable to present the required document(s) within three business days, they must present a receipt for the application of the document(s) within three business days and the actual document(s) within ninety (90) days.

From this form (the actual I-9):

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf

[greenslippers 0]

Thanks everyone for your responses. The information about the I-9 is particularly helpful. I've been informed by my HR department that they will only accept the card. I'm going to try to show them that section on the I-9 to see if it'll allow them to let me start (i understand that they are trying to cover themselves from any liabilities). Thanks.

[greenslippers 0]

just wanted to update you all, my job said their policy is for me to have the card so when I showed them the I-9 thing, it didn't really help. They suggested that I attempt to get a stamp on my passport that says I can work but I don't know if USCIS still does this. Does anyone know?

Edited July 26, 2007 by greenslippers

[john_and_marlene 162]

just wanted to update you all, my job said their policy is for me to have the card so when I showed them the I-9 thing, it didn't really help. They suggested that I attempt to get a stamp on my passport that says I can work but I don't know if USCIS still does this. Does anyone know?

They discontinued that practice in 2006.